Ayr vs Brandon
The verdict
Ayr rates higher for liveability (52 vs 25). Ayr is closer to the coast (12.0 km vs 13.6 km).
Scores
AyrBrandon
| Ayr | Brandon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 17 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 28 | 27 |
| Liveability | 52 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ayr | Brandon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,603 | 1,088 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,246 | $1,504 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Born in Australia | 79.6% | 85.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Ayr — · Brandon —
Property
| Ayr | Brandon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $450 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ayr | Brandon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 570 | 551 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 279 | 276 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,985 | 5,985 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ayr | Brandon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 862 |
Transport
| Ayr | Brandon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 911.0 km | 916.4 km |
Liveability
| Ayr | Brandon | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.3°C | 31.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 25.2°C | 25.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 3 |
| Parks | 17 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.0 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1048.5 km | 1053.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 71.8 km | 65.7 km |
Population & growth
| Ayr | Brandon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,603 | 1,088 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,765 | 1,124 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.47% | 0.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ayr or Brandon?
Brandon has the higher residential safety score (Ayr 89/100 vs Brandon 91/100).
Which has better schools, Ayr or Brandon?
Ayr has a higher average school ICSEA (Ayr 933 vs Brandon 862; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ayr or Brandon?
Ayr and Brandon have similar transport scores.
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